Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager (12 months FTC) – Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager (12 Month Maternity Cover)
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, G10, Full time
Location: Lincoln, Hybrid working

About Us
As part of our Professional Development and People team, you’ll join a dynamic and dedicated group of professionals working across recruitment, talent development, and learning.

We’re entering a busy and exciting period, and to support our team, we’re looking for a confident and experienced leader to cover maternity leave for a temporary 12 month period. Secondments could be considered for this role. This role directly manages a team of six and works closely with stakeholders across Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and Lincolnshire County Council (LCC). You’ll help shape the future of the service through innovative workforce strategies, inclusive development pathways, and forward-thinking resourcing solutions.

At LFR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and ideas drives innovation and strengthens our ability to work together for safer communities.

About the Role
As Talent, Resourcing and Learning Manager, you’ll provide leadership and strategic input to all aspects of workforce planning, learning, and recruitment. You’ll be responsible for:

Leading the delivery of recruitment campaigns and talent pipelines, especially for roles that are hard to fill.
Managing and motivating a high-performing team to ensure learning and development pathways meet both operational and quality standards.
Overseeing use and development of systems like the applicant tracking system (ATS) for and learning management systems (LMS) for LFR.
Developing and implementing our strategic workforce plan.
Ensuring compliance, accurate data reporting, and effective budget and contract management.
We’re seeking someone who can hit the ground running, ideally with experience in the fire and rescue service or wider emergency services sector, who understands the unique challenges of resourcing in this environment.

About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
Strong leadership experience and a passion for team development.
Proven expertise in recruitment, talent management, and learning strategies.
A sound understanding of best practice in resourcing, diversity and inclusion, and employment law.
Professional credibility – ideally with a CIPD qualification (Level 7 or equivalent) or significant relevant experience.
A proactive, strategic mindset – someone who is solutions-focused and can juggle multiple priorities with confidence.
Previous experience working in a fire and rescue service, local government, or emergency services setting is highly desirable.

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